I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Tony Guise on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. In different capacities, Tony Guise has been at the heart of every major #civil #justice #reform of the past Thirty (30) years.

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show.

He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of 'Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionised Employees' (published by Canada Law Book), as well as the WFI WHITE PAPER on 'Workplace Conflict Management in Canada.'

Drawing from his own experiences with these issues, he highlighted the cultural nuances that contribute to such problems. He emphasised how fostering fairness in the workplace can help prevent or mitigate these behaviours.

He pointed out that all conflicts begin with a perceived injurious event. But how does an event come to be perceived as injurious? This is where the concept of fairness becomes relevant.

Further, he explained that Fairness requires three (3) key elements from an organisation: communication, collaboration, and proactive thinking. For example, if I feel disrespected because someone else failed to do their job, that situation represents a potentially perceived injurious event.

Recognising this dynamic has prompted various countries to explore ways to regulate this form of autocracy in the workplace.

You can order my book 'Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives Nigeria, the UK, and the US' via #springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4.

I had the honour and privilege of interviewing Prof David Hodson, OBE, KC (Hons) on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is the Co-Chair of the International Family Mediation Project (IFMP) and a dual-qualified English and Australian Solicitor, Mediator, Arbitrator, and part-time family court judge.

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Justice Dr Anthony Gafoor on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show.

Justice Dr Anthony Gafoor is also the Branch Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Caribbean Branch and a certified Mediator and Arbitrator.

He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile:

https://tt.linkedin.com/in/anthony-gafoor-579032169

 Justice Dr Gafoor provided an overview of the history and evolution of ADR practices within the CC region with a

 We examined the benefits and challenges associated with implementing ADR in Trinidad and Tobago, along with the current laws and regulations governing its practice.

Justice Dr Gafoor pointed out that using ADR lowers costs and reduces the time spent compared to traditional court cases.

 Furthermore, he revealed the level of awareness among employees in TT regarding ADR options for workplace

Justice Gafoor also offered a forward-looking perspective on the future of international legal research in TT, especially as it pertains to ADR.

 In conclusion, he emphasised the proactive initiatives and programs established by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration to promote ADR across the CC region, reinforcing the importance of these practices in building a more just and equitable society.

Sending you -love, peace, faith, hope and light,
C

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Mr Forrest “Woody” Mosten on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show.

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of 'Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionised Employees' (published by Canada Law Book), as well as the WFI WHITE PAPER on 'Workplace Conflict Management in Canada.'

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Hon.Justice Nelson Ogbuanya on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is a Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Smith, Ed.D, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is the Assistant University Ombudsperson at Michigan State University (MSU), the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Committee American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution, and the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Day Subcommittee.

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ed Watt on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He started his forty (40) year career in transportation as a front-line worker at the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). He rose to the position of Financial Secretary of the largest transit local in North America.

Mr Watt is currently the principal of WattADR, an alternative dispute resolution practice. He mediates in Queens County and Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers and assists in training new mediators in the above DRCs and at Hofstra Law School.

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Diane Dimond, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist, author, syndicated columnist, and former television correspondent who specialises in crime and justice issues, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show.

In this episode, Chinwe provided valuable insights into ‘We're Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong’ and offered a clear definition of mediation. She conducted thorough research using primary and secondary resources, including email interviews and analysis of articles and books. The interviews were conducted with leaders in the legal and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field to assess the viability of ADR in settling guardianship or conservatorship cases.

Furthermore, we explored the absence of #laws allowing guardianship or conservatorship cases to be resolved through ADR before proceeding to the courts. We also examined why the law permits individuals other than family members to assume responsibility for vulnerable individuals and highlighted cases where guardianship was considered necessary but not granted. Diane revealed that there are lots of lovely people in the system, but for the predators, it is all about the money. For example (see chapter 11 of the book), for the judge to keep the case of Eric Kramer, an NFL Quarterback player, open, they had a hearing on whether or not there should be a guardianship or whether the girlfriend was stealing money from him. She revealed that every time there was a hearing, it cost Eric Kramer's confiscated money; it is imperative to state that the courts get all his money every hearing.

In further support of the previous point, she highlighted specific examples demonstrating how families have been negatively impacted by the extensive powers wielded by #guardians. For instance, guardians can ban any family member causing problems, and pursuing legal options to resolve these disagreements may not be financially feasible for many individuals.

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